Dental experts offer desensitizing toothpaste information Updated: 7/31/2008 4:00:31 PM Print Article Email Article           With so many toothpastes available on the market nowadays, the choice can be bewildering. Whitening, desensitizing, tingling - each one promises to do something different. To help consumers choose which one is right for them RDH has offered an outline of desensitizing toothpastes. The group notes that this product has been around for a while in a number of different forms, with each having a different way of dealing with the problem. Apparently, potassium nitrate works well in certain circumstances, acting on the polarization mechanism of the nerve endings in dental tubules - sometimes buyers are advised not to use this product for longer than a couple of weeks, as long-term sensitivity should be properly diagnosed by a dental professional. Other toothpastes use fluoride and strontium chloride for desensitizing, both of which block the tubules. The news provider reports the professionals favour desensitizing toothpastes with a high concentration of fluoride. Although toothpaste is important for creating fresh breath and giving a daily dose of fluoride, dental experts stress that thorough brushing and flossing is the most important thing. © 2008 Brafton Inc. Enter your ZIP code to compare the savings offered by the discount dental plans in your area. Take the first step toward a healthier smile and start saving today! > Find my dentist > Find a ZIP code             Additional Articles Best man teeth? Try Madison, Wisconsin f... California proposes massive cuts in dent... Poor economy increasing dental emergenci... Dentists donate 2 days of dental care fo... Dental care for woman who superglued her... Dental care for woman superglued her tee... Dentist: Yearly visit minimum for dental... Dentist: Teeth fall out with lack of den... Sugarless gum can help with dental healt... Straightened teeth can enhance dental he... Nonprofit offers free dental care to at-... Director: Fluoride could improve dental ... Tongue piercing may negatively impact de... Director: North Carolina has dental care... AGD: Tap water better for dental health Dentist clears up dental care myths on m... Study: Dental health important for HIV i... New surgical laser provides hi-tech dent... BBC: Number of children needing dental c... Completeness, not order, counts in prope...

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